Interim Registered Manager Children's Residential Home

Panoramic Associates; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential management firm is seeking an Interim Registered Manager to lead a residential home in Lincoln. The role involves ensuring the home's compliance with regulations and providing a safe, therapeutic environment for young people. Essential qualifications include experience as a Registered Manager and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership. This interim 6-month position offers a competitive daily rate and requires onsite presence five days a week, starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager in a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with children with complex needs (EBD, trauma, or SEMH).

Responsibilities

• Lead a children's residential home ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for young people.
• Support the home through Ofsted inspection or improvement plans.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Organisational skill

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Description

Interim Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Herefordshire
Contract: Interim 6 month contract
Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) - OUTSIDE IR35
Start Date: January 2026 (must be on the DBS update service)

Panoramic Associates are seeking an Interim Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home during a transitional period. This is a key leadership role, ensuring the home operates in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements, while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager in a children's residential setting
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory compliance
• On the DBS update service
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skill
• Experience supporting homes through Ofsted inspection or improvement plans
• Experience working with children with complex needs (EBD, trauma, or SEMH)

Please note that this is an urgent requirement and interviews will be held immediately with a view to start in January 2026. You will be required to be onsite 5 days per week and have your own accommodation.